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Smyrna, izmir, Turkey – Ancient Smyrna in Asia Minor Along with Ephesus and Pergamum, Smyrna represented one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the Roman Province of Asia following centuries of rebuilding. Originally populated by Asian peoples, ancient Smyrna was first identified with Greeks in 1100 BC. According to Norma Goodrich, the city was founded by a warrior-queen named Smyrna and long thereafter honored a number of female deities including Cybele and Athena. The birth place of Homer, Smyrna was “considered the most beautiful of the cities of the Roman Province of Asia,” according to Anna Edmonds. E. J. Banks writes that the Golden Street which connected the temples of Zeus and Cybele was “the best in any ancient city.” Smyrna, izmir, Turkey Ancient Beginnings of Smyrna Archaeologists date Smyrna to c 2000 BC and the city was relocated several times. One tradition holds that “New” Smyrna was relocated to Mt. Pagus by Alexander the Great following a dream while sleeping on...

Tarsus-Ancient Tarsus in Asia Minor Site of one of the oldest Middle East settlements, Tarsus played a prominent role in the histories of competing Near East and Mediterranean empires. Often overlooked in ancient history, the strategic city Tarsus, located in southern Asia Minor, may have been one of the first great “university towns.” Often associated with its “favorite son” Paul, the city was associated with a fair crop of ancient world notables. According the legend, Adam’s son, Seth, died in the region when it was a fourth millennium BC settlement. Fertile lands, a good port, and proximity to the roads connecting Asia Minor with Syria and Mesopotamia enabled Tarsus to prosper while escaping the fate of other great ancient cities during periods of competing conquests. From the Assyrians to the Romans Although it is agreed that Tarsus, as a city, was first established by the Assyrians in the 9th century BC, scholars conflict over which king was responsible. King Assurbanipal is given...

Ancient Pompeii Preserved Over 1600 Years “As the first wave of ash fell on Pompeii, a doomed [wiki]Roman[/wiki] wrote on his bedroom wall, ‘Nothing in the world can endure forever.'” Little did he know, the fury of Mt. [wiki]Vesuvius[/wiki] would actually preserve Pompeii for about 1600 years “during the height of its popularity and wealth.” according to Factsmonk notation on Ancient Pompeii. The lack of air and moisture allowed objects to remain buried with little to no deterioration, however, once exposed, deterioration has increased from both natural and man-made forces as stated by Answers.com’s American Heritage Dictionary entry on Pompeii. The study of Pompeii has revealed many details and treasures reflecting everyday life in Pompeii. Artifacts found revealed the people and their past illuminating the perfectly preserved aspect of Roman life in Pompeii. Items found within the homes and businesses In homes, jewelry, vases, pottery, silverware, as well as other items fou...